CHICKEN AND DIRTY RICE CASSEROLE

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Chicken-and-rice casserole gets jazzed up with andouille sausage, fire-roasted tomatoes, and the trinity of Cajun cooking-green pepper, onion and celery-for a weeknight-easy spin on a classic that'll spice up your dinner menu.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup chopped onions
1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
6 oz fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced
1 1/2 cups uncooked Minute™ instant white rice
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onions, celery, 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, the paprika and red pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions start to soften. Add sausage; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until sausage is heated through.
  • Add sausage mixture, rice, tomatoes and broth to baking dish; stir to combine. In medium bowl, mix chicken, remaining 2 teaspoons oil and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; stir to coat. Place chicken on top of rice mixture; cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Richard Sharp
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can assemble it the night before and then bake it when you're ready to eat.


SABINUS EKE
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple to make and the flavors are amazing.


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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the cheesy, ricey goodness.


mikoy delrosario
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and rice. It's a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Mayamaya Pradhan
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


R Bae
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


rm jahid
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This casserole is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Mike Casimir
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I'm giving this recipe 4 stars. It was easy to make and the flavors were good, but I think it could have been better with a few tweaks.


Mirza Ahsan
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Overall, this casserole was a good meal. It was easy to make and the flavors were good. I would definitely make it again.


MBilal M Bilal MBilal M Bilal
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Rm Tv
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out really dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Simon Asamin
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This casserole was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Rita Adigwe
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and rice, but this casserole was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Jaylah Chavarria
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This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Roxel Liliana
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Gurpreet Kumar
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The chicken and dirty rice casserole turned out great! The rice was cooked perfectly and the chicken was tender and juicy. The flavors were also on point.


Thapa Bhakt
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This chicken and dirty rice casserole was a huge hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.